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Clean Tone
Breed
Nirvana
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper (Krist Novoselic's main bass during Nevermind era, but also possible Fender Precision Bass on some tracks)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, 8x10 cab, as confirmed for Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio, 1991, Nevermind album session. Clean section of 'Breed'.
Tone Character(8)
full-bodied low endclear, punchy attackeven, uncompressed dynamicsslightly scooped midsnatural amp warmtharticulate note separationno audible drive or breakuporganic, unprocessed feel
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but played at a fast tempo with a pick, requiring stamina and consistent articulation. No advanced techniques or complex fills are present.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Ripper (Krist Novoselic's main bass during Nevermind era, but also possible Fender Precision Bass on some tracks)
AmpAmpeg SVT (classic tube head, 8x10 cab, as confirmed for Nevermind sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio, 1991, Nevermind album session. Clean section of 'Breed'.
Tone Character(8)
full-bodied low endclear, punchy attackeven, uncompressed dynamicsslightly scooped midsnatural amp warmtharticulate note separationno audible drive or breakuporganic, unprocessed feel
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but played at a fast tempo with a pick, requiring stamina and consistent articulation. No advanced techniques or complex fills are present.